Help!
Which of the following is not equivalent to the product?
(3x-2)(2x^2+5x-1)
A. 3x(2x^2+5x-1)-2(2x^2+5x-1)
B. 6x^2-10x-1
C. 6x^3+11x^2-13x+2
D. 2x^2(3x-2)+5x(3x-2)-1(3x-2)

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Help!
Which of the following is not equivalent to the product?
(3x-2)(2x^2+5x-1)
A. 3x(2x^2+5x-1)-2(2x^2+5x-1)
B. 6x^2-10x-1
C. 6x^3+11x^2-13x+2
D. 2x^2(3x-2)+5x(3x-2)-1(3x-2)

mathmate · Answer

Hint: when dealing with questions like this, we can take advantage of certain facts:
1. Constant term of product is the product of constant terms of the factors.
2. Leading coefficient of product is the product of leading coefficients of the factors.

anonymous · Answer

I still don't get it